Page 2 - TABLE OF CONTENTS
2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Foreword . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3General Safety Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 A.Danger . . . . ....
Page 3 - FORWARD; WARNING; MODELS LISTED IN THIS MANUAL
3 FORWARD The Tank Hydrostatic Zero-Turn Commercial Riding Mower provides superb maneuverability, mid-mount cutting capability for professional landscapers, commercial lawn service compa-nies, professional turf managers and golf course superintendents. The machine incorporates many safety features t...
Page 4 - SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
4 GENERAL SAFETYOPERATIONS A. DANGER 1. Do not operate machine in confined areas where exhaust gases can accumulate. 2. Do not operate machine without mower chute deflector in place and operational. 3. Do not carry passengers. B. WARNING 1. Do not operate machines under the influence of alcohol or d...
Page 5 - Do not overfill; C. Related to Batteries; Note
5 ture. Keep sparks and flames away at all times. 11. When looking for oil leaks, never run your hand over hydraulic hoses, lines or fittings. Never tighten or adjust hydraulic hoses, lines or fittings while the system is under pressure. If high-pressure oil penetrates the skin, the oil must be remo...
Page 8 - R O T A T I N G B L A D E; D A N G E R; SAFETY DECALS AND LABELS
K E E P H A N D S a n d F E E T A W A Y D A N G E R TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY,D O N O T O P E R A T E M O W E R U N L E S S DISCHARGE CHUTE COVER OR GRASS C A T C H E R IS I N I T S P R O P E R P L A C E . Part Number: 00030635 Part Number: 00030633 Part Number: 01002166 Do not put hands or feetu...
Page 9 - SPECIFICATIONS
9 SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL INFO.Controls: Engine ignition and start switch; throttle; left and right steering levers; electric blade clutch switch; parking brake; mower deck lift Parking Brake: Mechanical linkage attached to the brake handle and drum brakes Seat: Fully adjustable Suspension Seat-fore/...
Page 10 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
10 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Figure. 1 Figure. 2 Ignition Switch Electric BladeClutch Switch Hour Meter(tach optional) Engine throttle Glow Plug indicator lights Parking Brake A.General 1. When Mowing: a. Keep adults, children, and pets away from the area to be mowed. b. When operating this mower, in t...
Page 12 - Left and Right Steering Levers:; Electric Blade Clutch Switch:
Steering Levers Foot Pedal Lift Figure. 3 12 the rear to the front will increase the engine speed from slow to fast. 4. Left and Right Steering Levers: (See Figure 3.) These hinged levers open out to the side in any position to permit the operator to be seated or to leave the mower’s seat. The opera...
Page 13 - Seat Adjustment Lever:; C.Initial Adjustments; Check the fluid levels and tires:; Check the tension of the deck drive belts.
Fuel Shutoff Valve Figure. 4 Note: The 19hp and 23hp use the 5 gallon fuel tank. 13 operation - thusly the hands can be used for other functions 8. Fuel Shutoff Valve: (See Figure 4.) Located behind the operator’s seat, the valve has three (3) positions: “off ”, “Left Tank”, “Right Tank”. Close this...
Page 16 - E.Mower Cutting Blades
16 2. To turn clockwise, slowly move the LEFT lap bar forward while simultaneously moving the RIGHT lap bar rearward. Release both lap bars and the machine should stop turning. 3. To turn counter-clockwise, slowly move the RIGHT lap bar forward while simultaneously moving the LEFT lap bar rearward. ...
Page 17 - Mulch; Removing the Mower Deck:
17 required for these blades when compared to others, and they generally produce the highest noise levels. Medium-lift - These blades require less horsepower than the hi-lift, and they generally work well in wider leaf grasses and some mulch applications. Low-lift - These blades require less horsepo...
Page 18 - Changing the Blade Drive Belts:; Changing the Spindle Assembly
Figure. 7 CoverPlate Spindle 18 side of the cutter deck (2); remove the linch-pins on the left and right front side of the cut-ter deck (2); and remove the linchpins on the front of the mower (2). f. Turn front caster wheels outward. g. Shift the deck toward the ignition switch side of the mower and...
Page 19 - Adding Hydraulic Oil
19 1. Hydraulic Tank Figure. 8 Adding Hydraulic Oil (use Shell Rimula 15W40) a. Place the Mower on a level surface and engage the parking brake. b. Stop the engine and remove the key from the ignition switch. c. Clean the area around the Hydraulic Oil fill neck. d. Remove the hydraulic fill cap and ...
Page 20 - Specific Gravity; Battery Removal; Installing the Battery; Jump Starting
20 c. Store the battery with a full charge. A dis-charged battery will freeze (refer to the table below). Specific Gravity Freezing Temp (°F) 1.265 -71 1.250 -62 1.200 -16 1.150 5 1.100 16 d. Recharge battery when ever the specific gravity value is less than 1.225 3. Battery Removal Warning: When re...
Page 22 - Hydraulic Oil Tank and Filter:; Screw
22 motors, controlled by the two steering levers. When the mower is parked with the engine shut off, the hydraulic system locks the traction wheels. Note: To move the mower forward or in reverse by pushing, you must release the dynamic braking. Locate the valves on the pump. Turn valves counter-cloc...
Page 23 - Steering Lever Adjustments:
23 violent bubbling in the hydraulic oil in the pump. Check the two suction hoses (the hoses con-nected to the filter) daily before starting the engine. Look for a flattened condition or any leaks and repair or replace as necessary. A flattened or leakng suction hose will permit cavitation to develo...
Page 24 - To Put the Mower Back in Service:
24 G.Cooling System 1. The cooling system should be inspected on a regular basis for restrictions to air flow through the heat exchanger core, and for leaks. 2. The heat exchanger core should be cleaned by moderate (50 psi) pressure air or water, but not by brushing. 3. The collant is a 50:50 mixtur...
Page 25 - MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE; Before starting engine:; B. Every 25 Hour Checks; Follow the Oiling Chart.; D. Every 100 Hour Checks; General Purpose Lubrication:
25 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE A. Daily Checks 1. Before starting engine: a. Check the fuel level.** b. Check the fuel strainer water trap and drain off contaminants if present. c. Check the engine oil level.** d. Check the hydraulic oil level. e. Check the hydraulic hoses for leaks, abra-sion, kinks, twis...
Page 26 - OIL CHART; DAILY; LUBRICATION CHART; EVERY 25 HOURS
26 . OIL CHART Apply a few drops of engine oil or use a spray lubricant. Apply the oil to both sides of pivot points. Wipe off any excess. Start engine and operate mower briefly to insure that oil spreads evenly. Number of Oil Points Description DAILY 44222212 WEEKLY 1222111 Deck Suspension PivotsHe...
Page 27 - Performance Adjustments; A. High Speed Tracking Adjustment; B. Enginge RPM Check and Adjustment
27 Performance Adjustments A. High Speed Tracking Adjustment If mower tracks to one side with both lap bars in fully forward position: 1. Check air pressure in all four tires: a. Pressure should be within specified ranges and balanced side-to-side. b. Rear tires 10-12 psi. recommended (20 psi MAX.) ...
Page 29 - F. Deck leveling Procedure
29 F. Deck leveling Procedure 1. Park the mower on a flat paved surface, engage the parking brake, shut off the engine, remove the key from the ignition switch, disconnect the spark plug wires and using the second foot pedal, lower the mowing deck into the 4" height of cut position. (The 4" ...
Page 30 - Fuel & Lube Specifications; A.Fuel Specifications
30 Fuel & Lube Specifications A.Fuel Specifications Use good quality fuel to get the correct power and per-formance from the engine. The recommended fuel spec-ification for Caterpillar engines is shown below. Cetane number 45 minimum Viscosity 2.0/4.5 centistrokes at 40 C (104 F) Density 0,835/0...
Page 31 - WIRING DIAGRAM
Page 32 - Notes